Health and Social care Component 3 Level 2 Pearson

• What is physical health

  Factors that can either positively or negatively impact health and wellbeing
• What are the 4 examples of physical health

  • Inherited conditions (sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis)
  • Physical ill health (cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes)
  • Mental ill health (anxiety, stress)
  • Physical abilities
  • Sensory impairments
• What are the 5 lifestyle factors?

  • Nutrition
  • Physical activity
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Substance misuse
• What are the 4 social factors?

  • Supportive and unsupportive relationships
  • Social inclusion and exclusion
  • Bullying
  • Discrimination
• What are the 5 cultural factors?

  • Religion
  • Gender roles and expectations
  • Gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Community parcipitation
• What are the 2 Economic factors

  • Employment situation
  • Financial resources:
  • Income
  • Inheritance
  • Savings
• What are the 5 Environmental factors

  • Housing needs
  • Housing conditions
  • Housing location
  • Home environment
  • Exposure to pollution: air, noise, light
• What is the normal resting heart rate?

  60-100 bpm
• What is the ideal blood pressure

  90/60mmHg to 120/80mmHg
• What is the ideal BMI

  18.5 kg/m^2 to 24.9 kg/m^2
• What BMI shows that an individual is underweight, overweight or obese

  • Below 18.5 kg/m^2
  • Overweight = 25-29.9 kg/m^2
  • 30 kg/m^2 +
• Why is person-centred care important?

  • Makes them more comfortable with recommendations, advice and treatment
  • Increases the support available to vulnerable individuals
  • Increases likelihood to behave in a way that positively benefits their health
  • Improves their independence
• Name 4 recommendations for improving health and wellbeing

  • Stop smoking
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Reduce alcohol consumption
• What are the different types of support?

  Informal support: friends, family, neighbours, community, work colleagues

  Formal support: professionals, trained volunteers, support groups, charities
• What are the different types of barriers?

  • Physical barriers
  • Language barriers
  • Geographical barriers
  • Financial barriers
  • Cultural barriers
  • Sensory barriers
• What is a barrier?

  Something unique to the health and social care system that prevents an individual accessing a service.
• What is an obstacle?

  Something that blocks an individual from moving forward or when action is prevented or made difficult.
• What are the different types of obstacles?

  • Emotional/ Psychological
  • Time constraints
  • Availability of resources
  • Unachievable targets
  • Lack of support